19th-Century English Regency Silver-Plate Clam Shell Serving Dish

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A striking late-19th-century English serving dish fashioned as a deeply fluted scallop shell. The silver-plated surface has mellowed to a … Read more A striking late-19th-century English serving dish fashioned as a deeply fluted scallop shell. The silver-plated surface has mellowed to a softly reflective patina, while scrolling waves and smaller shell motifs animate the upper edge. Three conch shell-form feet lift the dish slightly from the table and complete its sculptural grotto-inspired design.

Its useful scale lends itself to serving oysters, seafood, petits fours, or cocktail accompaniments, though it is equally persuasive as a decorative bowl on a bar cabinet or dining-room sideboard. The marine form feels particularly at home in a Palm Beach interior, a New England coastal house, or an English country dining room layered with traditional silver.

Dimensions: 9.63ʺ W × 10.25ʺ D × 2ʺ H
Materials: Silver plate
Origin: England
Style/Era: English Regency, Neoclassical and Grotto style; late 19th century
Condition: Very good original antique condition, with minor surface wear, scratches and naturally developed patina consistent with age and use
Notable Features: Scalloped shell basin resting on three conch shell-form feet See less